PFL method
As we are generally taught PFL's in a controlled (planned) situation,this is what I was taught.
Trim for best glide ( don't fiddle about wasting time trying to get this perfect.)
Turn into wind ( you did write the airfield wind direction on your chart...) or look for visual cues.
Pick a field ( could be right below)
What's gone wrong,(fuel selector,mixture,fuel qty)
Attempt restart,if no go, mags off
Fly circuit keeping your chosen field in sight
Don't select any flap until sure of making field
Select flap to bring aiming point to nearer end of field
Switch off master after last flap selection and Mayday call (if you have time).Tighten your/pax straps.
Do your best to get down,down worry about text book landing and preserving your aircraft,just get down to preserve yourself and pax.
You can also unlatch door-some say this reduces cabin integrity but I think I would be a door open man.
Real life (FL) I doubt would give you enough time for all this-just fly the plane
MM
Last edited by modelman; 2nd April 2010 at 21:02.